Matthew 14:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 14:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 14:3 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 14:3 — KJV
“For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife.”
— Matthew 14:3 (KJV)
Matthew 14:3 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 14:3
“For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife: for he had married her.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 14:3: herod, laid, hold
“But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias his brother Philip's wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done,”
Shares key themes with Matthew 14:3: herod, herodias, brother
“For John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 14:3: herod, john, brother
“And while he lingered, the men laid hold upon his hand, and upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two daughters; the LORD being merciful unto him: and they brought him forth, and set him without the city.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 14:3: laid, hold, wife
“And it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother, with her pitcher upon her shoulder.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 14:3: hold, brother, wife
Pray Matthew 14:3
Generate a Prayer from Matthew 14:3
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse